Lorne Historical Society News

1869

June 21, 2022 Silk started the Louttit Bay sawmill (near the heath beds, Deans Marsh Road).

1865

June 20, 2022 The “Sanctuary” on Erskine River first used for church services.

1865

June 20, 2022 Mountjoy family erects a two-room dwelling.

1864

June 20, 2022 Louttit Bay added to the Winchelsea Shire.

1862

June 20, 2022 Schooner “Otway” driven ashore in gale force winds and wrecked.

1859

June 20, 2022 A telegraph line linked Louttit Bay to Melbourne.

1855

June 20, 2022 Saturday, February 17th, Schooner “Rebel” ran aground on main Lorne beach but was later refloated.

1854

June 20, 2022 Friday June 16th, Schooner “Osprey” wrecked in heavy seas.

1853

June 20, 2022 The Louttit Bay “Cattle Run” was established by Mr. Herd, succeeded by Mr. Asplin, then Mr. Short.

1846

June 17, 2022 The name Louttit Bay appears for the first time on record in Surveyor G. D. Smythe’s report. George Coppin, actor and owner of the sloop “Apollo” whose Master was Captain Louttit, had the names Apollo Bay and Louttit Bay registered at Superintendent La Trobe’s office.